Section 19-1201 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-1201. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services.- "Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services" means: 

(1) A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that: 

(i) Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities; 

(ii) Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and 

(iii) Incorporates: 

1. At least 4 of the following core disciplines: 

A. Physical therapy; 

B. Occupational therapy; 

C. Speech and language therapy; 

D. Psychotherapy; 

E. Rehabilitation nursing; and 

F. Social work; and 

2. At least 2 of the following disciplines: 

A. Psychology; 

B. Audiology; 

C. Respiratory therapy; 

D. Therapeutic recreation; 

E. Orthotics; 

F. Prosthetics; 

G. Special education or instruction; and 

H. Vocational rehabilitation; and 

(2) Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation. 

(c)  Comprehensive rehabilitation facility.- "Comprehensive rehabilitation facility" means: 

(1) Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or 

(2) A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title. 

(d)  Health care facility.-  

(1) "Health care facility" includes any facility defined in § 19-114 (d) of this title. 

(2) "Health care facility" does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title. 

(e)  Specialized rehabilitation program.- "Specialized rehabilitation program" means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including: 

(1) Spinal cord injury programs; 

(2) Head injury programs; and 

(3) Infant and early childhood developmental programs. 
 

[1986, ch. 733; 1995, ch. 3, § 22; 1999, ch. 702, § 5; 2001, ch. 29, § 5.]